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BBC Health 📅 03 Aug 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Gastroenterology

Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix ‘miracle’ baby with intestines outside its body

Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

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  • First in utero gastroschisis repair: Theo became the first British baby to undergo prenatal surgery to correct gastroschisis, expanding treatment options beyond postnatal repair.
  • Clinical trial advancement: This pioneering procedure represents progress in fetal surgery techniques and may improve outcomes by allowing earlier intervention during pregnancy.
  • Potential practice implications: Successful in utero correction could reduce postnatal complications and hospital stay duration, though this remains within trial parameters requiring further evidence evaluation.
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Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

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